Less frequently updated than riba_rambles

AKICILJ?

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:44:05 GMT

Out of curiousity, can any LJ-gurus tell me how (and with which styles) one can make LJ display its tags (or categories) in an indented list, like the tags page for torch_wood or the sidebar on hp_essays?

Thanks.

LJ == Lame Jokes?

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:27:58 GMT

According to the_lj_herald (link), LJ has added several new virtual gifts: "Ban Me" Sign, "De-Friend Me" Sign, "Kick Me" Sign and "Troll Me" Sign
I suspect these are intended for April Fool's Day, but given the site's penchant for drama they could also potentially turn nasty -- particularly since v-gifts can be sent anonymously.

You can disable receipt of virtual gifts on your settings page.

Icon loading issues?

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:01:40 GMT

Anybody else experiencing problems with LJ where no userpics load?

Or is it just something with my settings?

If you wank it, they shall meme

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:10:50 GMT

Just realized while filling this out that I created my LJ 6 years and 3 days ago. How time flies...

Unfortunately, I don't watch Supernatural, so am unlikely to write fic about it.
autographedcat, is there anything you wanted to tell me? :)

Since I don't entirely consider myself a Snape fangirl, I tried changing my answer to that question, with weirdly more plausible results:

LJ Herald - Sponsored Content Change

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:19:30 GMT

BTW, are you reading the_lj_herald? It posts regular digests with information compiled from news, lj_biz along with other announcements and updates. One-stop-summation for the latest info about LJ.

At any rate, I thought you paid & permanent users would appreciate being informed of this:

Sponsored 'content', which used to be assimilated to advertising, no longer is. Consequently, it is and will be shown to all users, including Paid and Permanent users. (Source)

Further explanations in the comments:

According to LiveJournal officials, "Sponsorship is different from ads. [...] Paid users may see sponsored mood themes, journal themes or other content if they're viewing the journal of a user who has chosen to use one of the sponsored features."
and
If they choose to do so, users can use Diet Pepsi MAX sponsored styles and a Diet Pepsi MAX sponsored mood theme. LiveJournal used to say that "sponsored 'whatever' [were] ads". Now they seem to think that "sponsorship is different from ads". So, if a Paid or a Permanent user has a friend who has chosen to use the Diet Pepsi MAX mood theme, they will see Diet Pepsi MAX mood icons on their friends page or on this person's layout. If they go to the journal of a user who is using a Diet Pepsi MAX layout, they will see the Diet Pepsi MAX layout just like any other user would.

Mojo

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:58:59 GMT

Can somebody explain this meme to me?

{img alt="Mojo" src="http://ljmojo.whitehat.net.nz/graphs/8f92ec47feb12f8f3d11c37f3389eae38ba2a7fb/7958.png" height="306" width="291" />
Find my LJ Mojo!

All it asked was who on my flist I have dated, and it returned the following stats:

friendly: 100%
promiscuous: 9%
random: 44%
wise: 100%
cool: 100%
hard to get: 0%

Presumably, promiscuous is based on the number of people on my flist I've dated.
There's probably something based on how many of those I've dated are mutual friends (in my case, all of them). But what the heck are the rest supposed to mean?

Four Questions? (third year)

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:36:57 GMT

crossposted from riba_rambles

Two years ago I had an idea...

Part of the Passover ritual involves the youngest person at the seder asking Four Questions, which is supposed to instigate the retelling of the Passover story. [For more information on this, see JewFaq.]

In too many families, the actual youngest participant is too young to actually recite the Questions. Usually, in these situations, the onus falls upon the youngest child actually articulate, but what if there were another way?

With this in mind, I've created a bib with the words written upon it. When it's the baby's turn in the spotlight, somebody can just hold the kid up for everybody to read!

Problem solved! And here's my CafePress shop!!!

Baby bibs for everyone!

And, since it's no more trouble for me, I've created infant/toddler t-shirts and one-pieces, although given it's really only for two days of the year and kids grow so fast, the bib is probably the most practical.

Since last year, CafePress has added colors, so the shirts and onesies are available in pink, blue, or yellow, for those who prefer pastels.

Anyways, if you know anybody expecting a small child at the seder, send 'em my way.

Help planning an April Fools prank

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:58:09 GMT

I'm posting this here rather than riba_rambles to avoid cluing in coworkers or superiors.*

Over a year ago, my department moved into a new building.
The walls are rather bare.
There's been ongoing discussion about putting up some artwork, but so far nothing has come of it.

I had the brilliant idea that for April Fools' Day, I should just break the logjam and hang some art in the public areas: dogs playing poker, sad-eyed clowns, bullfighters, velvet Elvis, that kind of thing**...

Catch is, I would consider anything I buy for this purpose to be disposable.
I don't want to spend a lot of money on this

So, any suggestions of the cheapest possible means of getting this kind of 2D kitsch?
Figure I'm looking for at 3 - 6 posters, and would like to keep expenses under $20.

Thanks in advance.

_____
^*I know at least one coworker reads this LJ. Please don't tell; I'd like to preserve the surprise. Though if you'd like to help, whether in putting up posters or with preservation advice to avoid getting in trouble, I'd appreciate it.
^**Nothing offensive in any sense but aesthetically -- which means no cheesecake pinups. This is a place of business, and not one I'm anxious to leave.

Well, this is pretty

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:27:08 GMT

Don't know what it means, but...

Get your own spectral analysis from Area 23^®

If LJ Were a High School - Heh

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:01:49 GMT

Nyaaaargh!!! (rassin-frassin LJ)

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:13:05 GMT

Twice now, I've tried to leave a comment on somebody else's journal, only to get

Error Invalid form submission. Please refresh and try again.

And because LJ uses these fancy dynamically-generated forms instead of the old ?mode=reply URL, the browser back button won't work to access my comment text. In fact, I don't know of ANY way of going back to recopy the text I wrote.

Thanks for the "update" LJ!

Illegal GOP pre-election dirty tricks

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:57:18 GMT

[Crossposted from riba_rambles because news needs to get out]

Josh Marshall and the folks @ Talking Points Memo is all over this.

Here are the details, in brief:

The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) is making automated telephone calls, known as "robo calls."
The calls begin "Hello, I'm calling with information about <Democratic candidate>"
If the recipient listens to the whole call, it slams the Democrat, spewing all kinds of poison.
If the recipient hangs up, it calls back multiple times, flooding the line and calling at ungdly hours of the early morning.
Since the recipient didn't listen to the whole message, they think the Democratic candidate is the one placing the calls.
This is happening in at least 53 competitive House races.
FCC rules say all prerecorded messages must "at the beginning of the message, state clearly the identity of the business, individual, or other entity that is responsible for initiating the call."
The GOP is the entity responsible, but the start of the call only identifies the Democratic candidate.
Illegal telephone harassment isn't new to the GOP -- New Hampshire RNC directors were found guilty of similar stunts in the 2002 election.

If you hear of anybody getting flooded with robocalls, make sure they know the blame lies with the GOP, not the Democrat who's being doubly smeared.

Also, Josh Marshall and his crew are looking to hear from people who received these calls, so spread the word.

Looking for fanfic

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:22:47 GMT

I'b home sick with a cold, and what I could really use is some good hot fanfic to keep my temperature up.

Any recommendations?

My preferred pairings (in HP fandom) include HP/DM, HrG/DM, RW/DM, PW/DM, PW/LM, PW/SS, HP/SS, HrG/SS, RW/SS -- generally Gryffindor/Slytherin antagonistic pairings, slash or het.
I'm more into reading about characters just getting involved over established relationships.
Not terribly into Marauder-era fics nor Draco/Ginny nor excessive fluff; I do enjoy interesting AUs.

Any rating welcome (despite my jokes about something "hot" above) I just want something good to read.

Foley breakthru

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 23:11:47 GMT

Two new posts on the Foley scandal over on riba_rambles!

Unfortunately, the latest update made my RSS feed too big for LJ's engines and now LJ is refusing to even look at my feed for another three hours.

So go to http://www.ribarambles.org to read:

Thanks!

I grumble in LJ's general direction

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:29:50 GMT

for not bothering to check my syndicated feed for seven hours so far, after I tried so hard to post my review so area folks might be able to get to tonight's performance of AYLI (only 5 more after that).

I do try to pace my posts so LJ readers won't be overwhelmed. It's much more difficult than when LJ checked my feed hourly...

Cucumber soup help?

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:41:27 GMT

Last week, during the heatwave, I was looking at the friends page of somebody on my friends list, and noticed a really yummy-sounding recipe for cucumber soup.

Unfortunately, I didn't bother to copy down the link and can't find it any more.

Does this sound familiar to any of you? Seeing a cucumber soup recipe on your flist?
If so, could you let me know?

Thanks.

Scheduling note

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 16:53:17 GMT

[Crossposted from riba_rambles, where I've been writing about this opera for the last several days, to avoid syndication delays]

The new Swedish opera Marlowe is about to air live on Swedish Radio P2.

I believe this should be the correct link for the webcast, or you can just open the streaming audio directly in Windows Media Player, if you want to listen independent of your web browser.

There's some kind of introduction at 1pm EDT (19:00 Swedish time), and the opera itself is scheduled from 1:30 until 4 pm (19:30 — 22:00).

This opera in two acts is a fantasy based on what might have happened during the years in the life of William Shakespeare that are commonly referred to as ‘the lost years’ (the years 1584 — 1592), about which nothing is known about the dramatist and actor who, only one year later in 1593, had made his name in London. Historical fact and free fantasizing based on some of the theories that have been presented for the Bard's lost years are mixed in this opera into a thrilling tale of love, power, espionage, counterfeit and jealousy in a 16th century sub-culture where we meet — besides William Shakespeare himself — among others Christopher Marlowe, the greatest dramatist in England at the time.
The singers are Mattias Nilsson as William Shakespeare, Andreas Landin as Christopher Marlowe and Anna Artursson as Anne Shakespeare. The other roles are played by Jakob Högström, Anna Artursson, Daniel Hällström, Karl Rombo and Joakim Schuster with Andreas Lundmark. Director: Carl Kjellgren. William has been composed by B. Tommy Andersson. Libretto by author Håkan Lindquist.
Length of the performance approx. 2 x 60 mins + interval of 30 mins = 2 hrs 20 mins.

Because I'm somewhat bored:

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 13:46:59 GMT

I'm 60% LiveJournal!

Maybe starting to get into it a bit too much.
Either that, or your life's really interesting.

The LiveJournal Quiz

Take Other Caffeine Nebula Quizzes

Another unannounced LJ-change

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:55:19 GMT

Good news: With so many people adding years to their birthdays to bump up LJ's statistics, LJ has now added an option to display only month and day of your birthday without the year (even if you have entered the year).

Bad news: In so doing, they changed everyone's preferences to not display the birthday at all, even if you previously chose to display it.

Go to http://www.livejournal.com/manage/profile/ to set the option the way you want it.

Via ladysorka via daily_snitch

Did you know...

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:19:41 GMT

...that apparently the LJ "Did you know" feature may be related to the navigation bar suddenly showing up for so many people?

A while back, I cleaned up my list at http://www.livejournal.com/didyouknow/ , thinking I was just decluttering the screen. As it turned out, I didn't experience my navbar reappearring earlier this week.

I've heard rumors that http://www.livejournal.com/didyouknow/ isn't just a new features advertisement, but may actually have further control over how your LJ looks.

So go to http://www.livejournal.com/didyouknow/ and de-select anything you're not interested in.

Just a tip, fyi...

Live Trumps meme

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 01:09:41 GMT

Okay, so this is pretty fun:

LIVE TRUMPS 1.1

watch cheshyre fight

CREATE YOUR CARD

Mark my words

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:05:37 GMT

Replicated from riba_rambles for those HP fen who don't subscribe to my other journal:

Over the weekend, I got a bit further in my Percy Weasley fanfic, "A Marked Man."

Still not finished, but I've written nearly 2800 words, and already have a rough outline for the next scene.

However since RL events may not leave me much time to write over the next week or so, I'll post another installment for those of you complaining I'm cruel for leaving you hanging where I did.

It's still unbetaed, but the story's moving along. About half-way finished.

And I do intend to complete this no later than the first week in August.

As usual, comments gratefully accepted!

A Marked Man, second update

[riba_rambles version of this post includes further links in defense of Percy Weasley.]

What the world needs now...

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:51:31 GMT

With all the wank whirling around in fandom right now, we need to step back and remember the fun we get out of it.

With that in mind, I've started writing a new Percy genfic set shortly after HBP.

It's unfinished, and as-yet unbetaed, but I feel comfortable enough sharing the opening scene (500 words exactly) for your perusal. [Comments most welcome]

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. The author notes that Section 102(b) of the U.S. Copyright Act makes it clear that copyright protection does not extend to ideas, procedures, concepts, principles or discoveries -- only the particular specific expression of them. See the Chilling Effects Clearinghouse for further information on copyright and trademark law as they pertain to fanfiction.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

A Marked man

"Home alone on a Friday night?
Our exclusive organization offers companionship for well-bred..."

Percy Weasley crumpled the letter, but not before it managed to spray his kitchen with confetti. With a sigh, he wondered what lists the twins had signed him up for now. At least this time, they were sending them to his flat instead of trying to wreak havoc on his office. Maybe they were easing up in anticipation of Bill's wedding?

Percy snorted. That'd be the day. If anything, they'd stepped up their attacks as the big day approached. The only question that remained was what kind of humiliation they planned to inflict at the event itself. Family was worth any sacrifice, but that didn't make him look forward to facing the terrible twins again.

With a quick wave of his wand, Percy dismissed the paper shreds littering his table. A few soggy scraps still floated in his soup. Scowling, he banished that as well. Fortunately, the rest of his meal remained safely sealed. He opened the container and attacked the noodles with his chopsticks.

Fred and George had some nerve! Percy had a solid career with good prospects, was well-liked and respected, and living quite comfortably. Nothing to sneer about. Even if he were alone on Friday night, so what? He relished his peace and quiet, particularly in contrast to the zoo they grew up in.

Percy permitted himself to fume like this only in private. He knew the price of appearing a poor sport. Still, no sense dwelling on what can't be changed. And it wasn't like anyone else would bear the brunt in his stead.

Percy plucked a plum from the fruitbowl when something shiny caught his eye. A small key, about the size of his pinky, must've fallen out of the envelope. Some kind of wave motif had been engraved in the blade.

Percy wiped his hands, fruit forgotten, and picked it up for a closer look. By the time he recognized the design as a snake emerging from a human skull, the portkey's pull made his decision to ignore the invitation moot.

* * *

The key dropped from fingers numbed with shock. His wand was still on the table.

Heart thudding somewhere under his adam's apple, Percy tried to take stock of his surroundings. Mold and mildew filled his nostrils and something slimy coated the cold stone walls.

The only light came from a cat flap near the door. But before Percy could bend down for a better look, in slithered the largest snake he'd ever seen.

Percy froze as it slowly circled his ankles, tongue sniffing for whatever might interest a snake.

It made two circuits in this manner before departing, and he could hear further hissing beyond the door, which then opened to a blinding brightness and two Death Eaters.

"Wand?" one of them asked, holding out his hand.

"Home," he croaked. The hoods nodded as if this were expected.

They took Percy by the arms and escorted him into the light...

To Be Continued...

[And, I've actually written over twice this length, maybe a quarter of the total story, but this came to 500 words even so thought it would make a good preview.]

A note from Ayesha

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:49:22 GMT

browngirl just got in touch, she's stuck offline right now, has no phone nor internet and will contact people as soon as she can.

Poll on the proposed LJ profile page redesign

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 22:37:06 GMT

If you don't know what I'm talking about, read my earlier entry today (which, in the comments, now includes my own evaluations of the design).

alittlewhisper has created a simple poll so that everyone can see actual numbers without having to slog through what will be eventually 40+ pages of comments.

Please, take a look at the new design (just view a profile page and append ?ver=ng to the URL) and then vote in her poll.

And spread the word. The more people who participate, the more chance it might make a difference.

How will you be suspended from LJ? by Anonymous LJ User
Username
Years on LJ
Snape
Hours left until your suspension	40
Your crime	Writing Sam/Dean non-con underage incest fic so sappy it gives your flist caveties.
Who reported you	autographedcat
Your fate	You buy a tropical island and start a whole new country, where fandom can live at peace, unmolested by those who do not understand. Two months later, the entire population is killed in the TezuRyo - TezuFuji ship wars.

How will you be suspended from LJ? by Anonymous LJ User
Username
Years on LJ
Snape
Hours left until your suspension	32
Your crime	Posting drabbles longer than 100 words.
Who reported you	marquisedea
Your fate	Blogging simultaneously on Journalfen, GreatestJournal, and InsaneJournal gives you fatal RSIs.

If LJ Were a High School by Karen_Walker
Username
Your Status
Lunch Lady	_hdcomic
Head Cheerleader	underlucius
Quarterback	beckyzoole
Prom Queen	browngirl
Gang Member	cheshyre
Band Geek	sproutntad
Theatre Geek	anna_liisaslyth
Chess Club Captain	pegkerr
Loner Goth Kid	wargoddess
Class Clown	fibro_witch